Who is Cooper Flagg? Meet Duke’s star who is everyone’s favorite to be first pick in the 2025 NBA Draft
Here’s all you need to know about Cooper Flagg, the hugely talented NBA prospect.
Duke Blue Devils star Cooper Flagg is a name on everyone’s lips, and is set to be hot property at the upcoming NBA Draft.
The 18-year-old’s basketball journey began at Nokomis Regional High School in Newport, where he averaged 20.5 points, 10 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 3.7 steals, and 3.7 blocks per game as a freshman before making the move to Montverde Academy in Florida.
Cooper Flagg career highlights:
ACC Player of the Year (2025)
First-team All-ACC (2025)
ACC Rookie of the Year (2025)
ACC All-Defensive team (2025)
ACC All-Freshman Team (2025)
USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2022)
National high school player of the year (2024)
McDonald's All-American (2024)
Jordan Brand Classic (2024)
Nike Hoop Summit (2024)
Gatorade National Men's Athlete of the Year (2024)
What is Cooper Flagg’s record?
During his senior year, the shooting guard and small forward put up averages of 16.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.7 blocks per game, guiding Montverde to a 34-0 record and winning the team’s eighth national title. Such amazing performances saw him pick up various individual awards including the Gatorade National Player of the Year, Mr. Basketball USA, and Naismith Prep Player of the Year.
The 6ft 9 inches teenager signed for Duke University and made an immediate impact, scoring 18 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals on his debut. The team boasts a net rating of 33.5 points per 100 possessions, the highest since the 1996-97 season, underscoring their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity.
Flagg’s skill, size, and skill has solidified his status as a top prospect for the 2025 NBA Draft, with many analysts projecting him as the potential number one overall pick.
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